[13971] in North American Network Operators' Group
Re: looking to solve a business problem
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jim Brackman)
Sat Nov 22 14:17:17 1997
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 1997 11:12:14 -0800
From: Jim Brackman <jb@ceres.ca.gov>
To: nanog@merit.edu
TO: ALL MEMBERS OF NANOG
I made an error in judgement. I apologies to all who feel that this is not
appropriate forum for NANOG. After being a member and participating
in-group discussion, I came to realize how talented the members are in the
areas of Network and Telecommunications. I felt that I could get good
advice.
I also give you the wrong email address, it should have been
jbrackman@earthlink.net
Again, My apologies
Jim
Jim Brackman wrote:
> I am looking to solve a business problem.
>
> Scenario:
>
> I have just started a small business that provides Medic-Vac services,
> via helicopter. My company will be fully operational by April 2, 1998.
> Currently I have two helicopters with 8 pilots and 10 crewmembers
> “Nurses and EMT”. I have a staff of ten that provide admin services.
> The main office is operational 24 hours a day. Shift workers monitor
> calls, flight assignments and daily logs. I have one accountant that
> manages payroll, general billing, and medical billing. One secretary
> responsible for general office duties and one mechanic that handles
> helicopter maintenance and manage inventory. Plus myself, who oversee
> the company operations.
>
> There are 3 buildings, co-located. One is a 1500sq-f t office, second is
> a 20,000sq-ft hanger, and the third is sleeping quarters, 1500sq ft
> equipped with kitchen, bedrooms, rec room, and rest rooms.
>
> Issues: Office Automation
>
> I need help in deciding the best approach in automation. I have some
> experience in today’s information systems and a general knowledge of
> networks and telecommunications.
>
> I am looking for one server that is capable of handling the bulk of the
> automation “Accounting, Office Applications, Backups, Network, File and
> Print services, Email, Fax, Internet, etc.
>
> I need computers that can provide a smooth intergradesition with the
> server and have the horse power needed for today’s business
> applications.
>
> I am looking for a network design that will be able to sustain growth
> for the next 4 to 5 years. Our expected growth will include adding 3
> more helicopters, crewmembers will triple, and two additional mechanic.
>
> I am looking for telecommunications ideas. Hospitals have asked me to
> provide video and voice capabilities that would allow assistance to
> crewmembers while if flight. Ideas on bandwidth, for Internet and
> inter-office activity’s.
>
> I am looking for solutions to business applications that is standard and
> easy to manage.
>
> If any one out there has suggestion or is interested in group brain
> storming, please let me know. You can email at jb@ceres.ca.gov or we
> can use nanog.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jim brackman, Ph.D.
